The Carolina Panthers reportedly "reached out" to veteran quarterback Cam Newton about signing with the team as a backup quarterback in the event they had been able to trade for Deshaun Watson, according to Joseph Person of The Athletic.
Watson ended up on the Cleveland Browns, though Person added that the Panthers "haven't closed the door" on bringing Newton back.
"I love Cam Newton. I think he's an amazing leader. Obviously, he's an amazing football player,” head coach Matt Rhule said. "Everything that we do has to be right for both the organization and right for him.